Teacher of Computer Science

About the role

About this Role

Birchwood is a well-established, attractive, all round inclusive, co-educational secondary school and sixth form.

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Teacher of Computer Science to join our motivated and supportive Technology Faculty The successful candidate will need to be an enthusiastic, inspiring and motivating teacher who can demonstrate excellent subject knowledge and will ensure students have high aspirations and achieve their best. The role would suit an experienced teacher or an ambitious and skilled new teacher and both full time and part time applications will be considered.

This position is available due to an expansion in the subject. Computing is taught to all of years 7 and 8, and it is very popular in year 9 with 7 classes being taught. At GCSE we offer IT and computer science, and at A-Level we offer computer science, BTEC IT and BTEC Esports.

The Faculty is well led and the team are enthusiastic, committed and supportive. We have a strong commitment to continuous professional development and teacher work-life balance. For more information about the Technology Faculty the curriculum maps are located on the school website (https://birchwoodonline.co.uk/students/technology-faculty/#Courses). If you have any further questions about this post, please feel free to email the Head of Faculty, Mr J Stephens on jstephens@birchwoodhigh.org.uk

About Birchwood High School

Birchwood has a PAN of 240, and a current sixth form of 227, making us one of the biggest schools in the local area. Most students enter our school at Year 7 from primary schools within the town and surrounding area. We work hard to foster good relationships with our local primary schools and a particular emphasis is put on transition to Year 7.

We have great pride in being an inclusive school with an all-ability ethos that respects and responds to the different backgrounds and situations of all our students. We offer a broad curriculum choice and an extra- curricular programme that encompasses the National Curriculum and beyond. It is central to our ethos that the curriculum is accessible to all students and Birchwood has a strong local reputation for SEND provision.

Applications

To apply, please ensure that when completing the online application form you include in your statement the reason for your interest in the role, what relevant skills and experience you have that will assist you in fulfilling the expectations of the role, your values and why you want to be part of the Birchwood Community.

Applications should be submitted using the mynewterm platform no later than 9am on Monday 27th January 2025.
Interviews will be held shortly afterwards.

If you would like to find out more about the role and/or arrange an informal visit to the school, please contact Sarah Wilkinson directly on swilkinson@birchwoodhigh.org.uk.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) will be carried out for all successful candidates.